Buy or Sell Homes in South East Valley of Arizona

Almost everyone today shows some concern about what the inhabitants of Earth can do to keep the planet clean and livable. Because each of us is only one person, there are no large-scale projects we can do, but if we all do something that may seem small, our combined efforts will help to keep our planet viable. A few things we can do:  Plant a tree. Over time, a single tree can improve the environment in a large area around it. So planting a tree makes a lot of sense today.    Learn about recycling. It's all about disposing of waste materials in a productive way. It's one of the best ideas for making the earth green forever. The impact of a landfill can harm the Earth as it continues to grow, so take recycling seriously.   Develop a better cleaning strategy. Most people don't have one. Your own cleaning plans might involve using natural products like vinegar for cleaning at home. Your home will be a nice place when it's free of dust and odors. ...

Once the chill is out of the air and the trees begin to bloom and Spring training starts for Baseball--I always feel there is some cleaning  to be done! Here is a great chart from Good House Keeping that lines up when you should do what... I love it for the simple fact that they break it up in easy to do chores. If you are in the middle of cleaning and realize your home doesn't fit your needs any more, Please give me a call and we can talk about your options and how I can help you find just the right home for you again! Or go to www.AzBuysHomes.com  to see what is out there to buyer or what your competition is in your neighborhood.

It's important to remember that the first house you buy isn't likely to be the one you'll live in forever.   Instead, you might consider looking for a starter home when you are tired of renting and unable to afford your dream house. Approaching the house-hunting process with this caveat in mind will allow you to forgive some of the property's shortcomings and put you in a good position to profit when you resell the home. Here are a few tips to consider: Investigate the Neighborhood While it might seem like a good idea to take advantage of the potential profitability of an up-and-coming neighborhood, you likely won't be living in your starter home long enough to see a major shift. Instead, look for your first home in an already established, safe neighborhood because it'll probably keep its desirable status, and this can be an advantage for you when you want to sell your house in the future. Many first-time buyers are also in the process of startin...

Happy New Year!! Wishing you and your family the very best in 2016! As Most of you know I love quotes- here is one of my favorites for the New Year!  “May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire   your Deepest Desires. Through all that you Reach For,   May your arms Never Tire.”   ―   D. Simone I ask you what are you leaving behind in 2015?  What is your biggest goal in 2016?  In 2016 May it hold all of your dreams, a few good  surprises, lots of love and laughter~ Blessings to you! 

According to Forbs Magazine- they estimate more than 40% of Americans—make   New Year’s resolutions .  ... But for all the good intentions, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions by December 31,2015 ; Yes, research (University of Scranton) suggests that just 8% of people achieve their   New Year’s…So if you can set a S.M.A.R.T goal and work towards it all throughout the year—you are now in the top 8-10% of all the nation.  But it takes knowing what you want to accomplish, figuring out the steps to get there- and then MOST importantly- taking action. If you have trouble keeping your New Year’s resolutions, you may benefit from taking a more scientific approach. In the late 1970s, researchers studying the experiences of smokers to learn why some were able to quit on their own and others needed further treatment found that people move through varying degrees of readiness when changing behavior. Initiatives that don’t match the correct stage of cha...

http://listings.realbird.com/F8A2E2F7/418919.aspx Welcome home! You will find, this home has been lovingly taken care of, with 2 bedrooms+ Arizona room for an office or craft room, 1.75 bath, a large living and dining room and a very efficient kitchen floor plan make this house feel like a home. There is storage galore-- with a very large linen closet, coat closet, nice pantry, above cabinets for the washer and dryer inside the home, and each bedroom has 2 closets. But that is not all…the 2 car garage has natural light and a work shop area to tinker in. You will be able to enjoy the wonderful Arizona sunsets on your extended, private patio, and 2 orange trees in the back yard will keep the sun off the home and a smile on your face. Call now to see this home.

This holiday always makes me and I am sure you do too-- think of what I (you) are grateful for.   But wouldn't it be a better world if we lived a life with an attitude of gratitude?  Here are tips I found to do just that.  I am going to try to implement a few in my day to day life...all I know is it can't hurt!!  :)  Wishing you and your family the best of this Thanksgiving Week!! May you find your happiness! The Attitude of Gratitude ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE Top researcher, Robert Emmons said: “The practice of gratitude can increase happiness levels by around 25%. This is not hard to achieve – a few hours of writing in a gratitude journal for three weeks can create an effect that lasts for 6 months or more. Cultivating gratitude also brings other health effects, such as longer and better quality sleep time.” Are you intrigued yet? Here are 10 Ways to Practice Gratitude Today!* 1)         Post words, photos,...